THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION AND HALLMARK MEDIA’S MAKE HER MARK ANNOUNCE NEW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Initiative to Grant Deserving Student Funding Towards Education and Mentorship Opportunities
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is partnering with Hallmark Media to support female students with a desire to pursue a creative career in entertainment through the Make Her Mark Student Scholarship. From the creators of Make Her Mark, an on-the-job mentorship initiative designed to support and increase representation of women behind the camera, this new scholarship aims to engage aspiring females in the early stages of their career and support their studies to best set them up for future success.
The scholarship program will provide one deserving student with $7,500 towards her education. What’s more, the recipient will earn the opportunity to participate in a unique mentorship opportunity with Make Her Mark founder and Hallmark actor and creative partner, Ashley Williams.
“Make Her Mark is about offering education to up and coming directors through on the job experience. We give these aspiring women their first “yes” and then ensure that during their first opportunity behind the camera, they are supported and set up for success,” said Williams. “We’re incredibly proud to collaborate with AWM on this scholarship opportunity and to celebrate our shared goal of uplifting and empowering women in media.”
“This scholarship is more than financial support—it’s a meaningful investment in a student’s creative journey, and a reflection of our mission to ensure every woman with a story to tell has the tools, guidance, and support to tell it,” said Becky Brooks, President of AWMF.
To review scholarship criteria and submission details, please visit https://allwomeninmedia.org/foundation/scholarships/awm-foundation-and-hallmark-media-make-her-mark-scholarship-application.
The scholarship recipient will be announced at the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 18, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
Contacts: Megan Van Tine | MeganVanTine@HallmarkMedia.com
Laurren Henning | LaurrenHenning@HallmarkMedia.com
Jenny Rayyan| jennyrayyan@allwomeninmedia.org
ABOUT HALLMARK MEDIA
Owned and operated by Hallmark, Hallmark Media is entertainment’s leading destination for feel-good content. Hallmark Channel features an ambitious slate of new, original movies, scripted series, and the popular annual holiday franchise, Countdown to Christmas. Hallmark Mystery features a unique mix of movies and acquired series focused on the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres, as well as its own seasonal programming event, Miracles of Christmas. Hallmark Family showcases timeless storytelling for the whole family centered around faith, love, and community. Hallmark Movies Now, the company’s subscription streaming service, offers commercial-free movies and series from Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and more, including exclusive content you can’t find anywhere else. For more information, please visit press.hallmarkmedia.com/.
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION (AWMF): In 1960, the Alliance for Women in Media became the first professional broadcasting organization to establish an educational foundation. The AWMF supports and promotes educational programs, charitable activities and scholarships to benefit the public and media industry. The Foundation also produces nationally acclaimed recognition programs, including the Gracie Awards®, honoring exemplary programming created by, for or about women and individual achievement. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, educational organization. For the latest news on the Gracies, follow The Gracies on Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Facebook. For more information visit www.allwomeninmedia.org/gracies.
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